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the goal was to rendezvous with benedict arnold, pretend to put up a fight. in the end, we overrun and looks like taking captive. the war is over. there's also a school of thought this seems logical that washington not only did he want to give away west point, but pretend like he didn't want to give away west point, but hanover washington as well. resentment for the guy who got the commission he wanted to got the respect he always thought. >> host: the british to get commander-in-chief of the american army and the key to the hudson river. >> guest: and the number one most fortified base in the country. >> host: antennas work because there is a general in their midst of an officer of them is looking to switch sides. we believe 355 at the most role to play but infiltrated the social surfers about overhearing thoughts come a hearing major andre talk. all of a sudden, a tour movie. it looks like today could send up intersect, who was rendezvous it was benedict arnold and put in their plan in motion to turn over west point. major andre get stopped. as soon as we h
the goal was to rendezvous with benedict arnold, pretend to put up a fight. in the end, we overrun and looks like taking captive. the war is over. there's also a school of thought this seems logical that washington not only did he want to give away west point, but pretend like he didn't want to give away west point, but hanover washington as well. resentment for the guy who got the commission he wanted to got the respect he always thought. >> host: the british to get commander-in-chief of...
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so they were ready to give the major to benedict arnold. i got this guy. you probably want him. >> host: a commanding officer and back. >> guest: he arrives just in time it says you're not getting him to anybody. keep him here. i want to talk to him. it doesn't take long to find that he's a british officer and he had a mission in the letter that he was handing to arnold. they hear about the oppressed and that is by the time they get to west point benedict arnold does i have to get out of here. how to approach who he was. they bring up the chambers that still exist today and he has an idea. we kind of agreed after beating each other up after a few years. he's writing letters and telling washington okay i have an officer here and we can exchange for each other. so there he is. he just walked up and goes. >> host: he asks for not one point what is going to become of me. he started a fight during squad. he thought a firing squad was becoming an officer if he was to lose his life. so they hang him and evidently according to talmage in his biography and what we
so they were ready to give the major to benedict arnold. i got this guy. you probably want him. >> host: a commanding officer and back. >> guest: he arrives just in time it says you're not getting him to anybody. keep him here. i want to talk to him. it doesn't take long to find that he's a british officer and he had a mission in the letter that he was handing to arnold. they hear about the oppressed and that is by the time they get to west point benedict arnold does i have to get...
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like can't give up benedict arnold, he's hanged, and there he is, just walked up, goes to the gal low -- >> host: he says, doesn't he, what's going to become of me? >> guest: yes, what's going to become of me. he thought a firing squad was becoming of his officer if he was to lose his life. they go, no, i think we're going to hang you. they hang him, and evidently, according to the bios as well as what we found in our book, there was not a dry eye in the place. he went with great dignity any, and he hanged because he was on the wrong side of the war. >> host: what did the british think of their new acquisition? >> guest: never liked him. if you asked me to the spies after whether they kept quiet? a lot has to do with the answer. back then, if you were on the right side, if you with a spy, you were looked down on and judged even if the information was vital. washington judge you highly. there was duplicity on any level was not lauded. a few missions, but the momentum shifts, and first thing, when he got to new york city was to work for the spies. he says, i know someone found out. who
like can't give up benedict arnold, he's hanged, and there he is, just walked up, goes to the gal low -- >> host: he says, doesn't he, what's going to become of me? >> guest: yes, what's going to become of me. he thought a firing squad was becoming of his officer if he was to lose his life. they go, no, i think we're going to hang you. they hang him, and evidently, according to the bios as well as what we found in our book, there was not a dry eye in the place. he went with great...
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now, benedict arnold, he knew how valuable this was. so he concocts a plan to sell it for approximately 26 million u.s. dollars today. and where the story gets most interesting, most people know about benedict arnold but the story gets most interesting when you look at his co-conspirators who are less known. john andre, he was british head of intelligence under general clinton. and then joshua smith. so when it came time for benedict arnold to be trade his country, he met with john andre to form a plan of attack and give him the plans of west point, let him know where might he be attacked from in order to quickly win. and they met on the side of the hudson, downriver from west point in a wooded area. and they were bickering the whole night about how to best do things. you've heard of arnold. you could see how he was sort of not a very amenable fellow. you still squabbling about the price. he was going on and on. but sure enough the sun comes up while they're still talking. and andre ship is fired upon when the patriots did and he is tra
now, benedict arnold, he knew how valuable this was. so he concocts a plan to sell it for approximately 26 million u.s. dollars today. and where the story gets most interesting, most people know about benedict arnold but the story gets most interesting when you look at his co-conspirators who are less known. john andre, he was british head of intelligence under general clinton. and then joshua smith. so when it came time for benedict arnold to be trade his country, he met with john andre to...
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when it came time for benedict arnold to betray his country, he met with john on tray to formulate the plan of attack to give the plants of west point to let him know where he might best attack from and when and they met on the side of the hudson downriver from west point in a wooded area and they were bickering the whole night how to do things. you can see how arnold was not an enviable fellow. but then the sun comes up while they're still talking and andre ship is fired upon when the patriots see it said he is trapped so arnold says okay. let's go back to smith's house and we will figure out another way to get you to safety in new york city. they go back to the house and arnold says put on smith's jacket this will disguise use of people thank you are an american. do me a favor and ride back down to new york city to make sure he is safe. everything seems great they come to tarrytown and smith by this point* is pretty tired he was up the whole night and he wants to sleep so he turns around and sure enough 6 miles later andre is jumped by militiamen and they for a scam and strip search
when it came time for benedict arnold to betray his country, he met with john on tray to formulate the plan of attack to give the plants of west point to let him know where he might best attack from and when and they met on the side of the hudson downriver from west point in a wooded area and they were bickering the whole night how to do things. you can see how arnold was not an enviable fellow. but then the sun comes up while they're still talking and andre ship is fired upon when the patriots...
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the goal was to rendezvous with benedict arnold, pretend to put up a fight. in the end, we overrun and looks like taking captive. the war is over. there's also a school of thought this seems logical that washington not only did he want to give away west point, but pretend like he didn't want to give away west point, but hanover washington as well. resentment for the guy who got the commission he wanted to got the respect he always thought. >> host: the british to get commander-in-chief of the american army and the key to the hudson river. >> guest: and the number one most fortified base in the country. >> host: antennas work because there is a general in their midst of an officer of them is looking to switch sides. we believe 355 at the most role to play but infiltrated the social surfers about overhearing thoughts come a hearing major andre talk. all of a sudden, a tour movie. it looks like today could send up intersect, who was rendezvous it was benedict arnold and put in their plan in motion to turn over west point. major andre get stopped. as soon as we h
the goal was to rendezvous with benedict arnold, pretend to put up a fight. in the end, we overrun and looks like taking captive. the war is over. there's also a school of thought this seems logical that washington not only did he want to give away west point, but pretend like he didn't want to give away west point, but hanover washington as well. resentment for the guy who got the commission he wanted to got the respect he always thought. >> host: the british to get commander-in-chief of...
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most important of all, thanks to clinton who planned to get a general on the american side to defect, benedict arnold, one of the most highly respected of all the continental general, the person who made success at czar saratoga possible defected to the british side. this was never a linear series of defeat which is why the british continued to very end. the difference between success and failure is often very thin. they defeated the british at saratoga wasn't self-defeated b cornwall las and he was of course later defeated by washington at worktown. the admiral, who defeated thomas grave at the battle of chesapeake cape which was essential to the american victory the work town. he was defeated only a few month later by rodney at the battle of the saints in april, 1782. in fact he was captured. it was one of the most major british that value victory. he was one of the greatest hero before nelson. the book is somewhat counter intuitive. it would suggest many opportunities were lost to defeat the british much earlier. it was entirely due to the quality of the troops and leadership that they ma
most important of all, thanks to clinton who planned to get a general on the american side to defect, benedict arnold, one of the most highly respected of all the continental general, the person who made success at czar saratoga possible defected to the british side. this was never a linear series of defeat which is why the british continued to very end. the difference between success and failure is often very thin. they defeated the british at saratoga wasn't self-defeated b cornwall las and...
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important of all thanks to clinton who had always planned to get a general on the american side to defect, benedict arnold, one of the most highly respected of all of the continental generals, a person who is made success at saratoga possible, defected to the british side. this was never a linear series of defeats which is why the british continued to the very end. the difference between success and failure was often very thin. horatio gates who defeated the british saratoga was himself defeated by cornwallis in the battle of camden and cornwallis of course was later defeated by washington and yorktown. the admiral to grace who defeated the rear admiral thomas gray's in the battle of chesapeake which was essential to the american victory in york town, he was himself defeated only a few months later by rodney at the battle of the saints in april 1782. in fact he was captured and he was one of the most major british naval sectors of the entire 18th century. rodney was britain's greatest hero before nelson. indeed this book is somewhat counterintuitive. it would suggest that many opportunities were lo
important of all thanks to clinton who had always planned to get a general on the american side to defect, benedict arnold, one of the most highly respected of all of the continental generals, a person who is made success at saratoga possible, defected to the british side. this was never a linear series of defeats which is why the british continued to the very end. the difference between success and failure was often very thin. horatio gates who defeated the british saratoga was himself...
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for the story gets most interesting everyone knows about benedict arnold. it gets no answer seemed when you talk about his coat about his co-conspirators. john andre was british head of intelligence under clinton and joshua have been smith. so when it came time for benedict arnold to betray his country, he met with john andre to formulate a plan of attack and give him the plans of west point and let him know where to best attack for a in order to quickly win. they met on the side of the hud said, from west point in a wooded area and they were bickering the whole night about how to best he thinks. you've heard of arnold. you could see how his son is very amenable fellow. he was still squabbling about the price. he was going on and on. sure enough the sun comes up while they are still talking. under a ship fired upon in the future you see it. so he's trapped. so arnold says okay, smith, andre kamath lets go back to smith's house and figure out another way to get you back to safety and british control of new york city. so they go back to the house and arnold s
for the story gets most interesting everyone knows about benedict arnold. it gets no answer seemed when you talk about his coat about his co-conspirators. john andre was british head of intelligence under clinton and joshua have been smith. so when it came time for benedict arnold to betray his country, he met with john andre to formulate a plan of attack and give him the plans of west point and let him know where to best attack for a in order to quickly win. they met on the side of the hud...
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one less question i will ask before ask you to help me give the benediction, but based on, this goes back to metrics. there's been a lot of discussion on metrics. i won't belabor that buddy to have a question. based on the data you have available, can you answer the question, expert witness posed, and namely, where are the vulnerabilities for increased illegal immigration, the largest at the ports of entry? between the ports? or through the visa overstays. and maybe if you can say of those three, ports of entry, ma between the ports or those who are here, came legally but are no longer legal status, maybe give us an idea what should be our top priority in terms of all the billy, maybe number two, maybe number three. i don't know, ms. richards, many of you fair question to ask of you. if you'd like to give a shot, go ahead. >> i think i would defer to my colleagues. >> fair enough. mr. ragsdale? >> just putting and into risk, we know it would be the concern for law enforcement side budget folks between the port of entries certainly have conversations about -- certainly at the port of
one less question i will ask before ask you to help me give the benediction, but based on, this goes back to metrics. there's been a lot of discussion on metrics. i won't belabor that buddy to have a question. based on the data you have available, can you answer the question, expert witness posed, and namely, where are the vulnerabilities for increased illegal immigration, the largest at the ports of entry? between the ports? or through the visa overstays. and maybe if you can say of those...
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he opened his remarks with comments on the resignation of pope benedict xvi. here are some of his remarks. >> thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i'm sure the whole house will join me in sending our best wishes to pope benedict following his announcement today. he has worked tirelessly to strengthen britain's relations with the holy see and his visit to britain in 2010 is remembered with great respect and affection. posted benedicts message on the visit of working for the common good is something i spoke to her whole country and i'm sure his successor will continue to provide a voice of inspiration for millions around the world. >> there was also reaction to the pope's resignation in washington. house speaker john been released a statement saying -- >> americans were inspired by his visit to the united states in 2008, and by his quiet city leadership of the church in uncertain times. people of all nations have been blessed by the sacrifice to sow the seeds of hope, justice and compassion throughout the world in the name of our lord and savior. again, that fro
he opened his remarks with comments on the resignation of pope benedict xvi. here are some of his remarks. >> thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i'm sure the whole house will join me in sending our best wishes to pope benedict following his announcement today. he has worked tirelessly to strengthen britain's relations with the holy see and his visit to britain in 2010 is remembered with great respect and affection. posted benedicts message on the visit of working for the common good is...
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one last question i will ask to do with the benediction. based on the metrics, there's been a lot of discussion, but you have a question based on data available, can you answer the question of expert witness posed. where are the vulnerabilities for increased illegal immigration at the ports of entry, between the pores or through these overseas. maybe if you say of those three ports of entry, between the ports are those who came here illegally, give us some idea as top priority in terms of vulnerability. maybe number two, maybe number three. may not be a fair question to ask of you. if you take to give it a shot, go ahead. >> i think i would defer to my colleagues. >> just putting in a series of raids, the people we know the least about what the concern for law enforcement, so imagine with her conversation about folks we know very little about. certainly that part of entry so we know a fair more about those folks come to similarly with the folks at overstay. if i had to rank again, you can very difficult to talk in absolutes. >> good, thanks
one last question i will ask to do with the benediction. based on the metrics, there's been a lot of discussion, but you have a question based on data available, can you answer the question of expert witness posed. where are the vulnerabilities for increased illegal immigration at the ports of entry, between the pores or through these overseas. maybe if you say of those three ports of entry, between the ports are those who came here illegally, give us some idea as top priority in terms of...
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into the majestic freedom who today lifted her head in the blue crowd of washington and invoking a benediction on this imperil the republic. now, the slaves were never named in the new york tribune story but it's given the description of the skill that this was philip reed. thus, it took a slave to get the work started by figuring out how to take the plaster model of part and it took a black man to supervise the creation of the statute that sits on top of the capitol. he mentioned filigreed and the work that he did, but the service is well documented in the congressional records and in the address to congress in 1928 s preserved in the congressional record of the statues most reverend supporters said that the successful dismantling and handling of the model was due to the service and genius of an intelligent negro in washington named philip reed. a slave owned by mr. clarke mills and much credit is due to him for his faithful and intelligent services rendered in the molding and casting of america's superb statue of freedom which kiss is the first wave of the rising sun as they appear on the ap
into the majestic freedom who today lifted her head in the blue crowd of washington and invoking a benediction on this imperil the republic. now, the slaves were never named in the new york tribune story but it's given the description of the skill that this was philip reed. thus, it took a slave to get the work started by figuring out how to take the plaster model of part and it took a black man to supervise the creation of the statute that sits on top of the capitol. he mentioned filigreed and...
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for the story gets most interesting everyone knows about benedict arnold. it gets no answer seemed when you talk about his coat about his co-conspirators. john andre was british head of intelligence under clinton and joshua have been smith. so when it came time for benedict arnold to betray his country, he met with john andre to formulate a plan of attack and give him the plans of west point and let him know where to best attack for a in order to quickly win. they met on the side of the hud said, from west point in a wooded area and they were bickering the whole night about how to best he thinks. you've heard of arnold. you could see how his son is very amenable fellow. he was still squabbling about the price. he was going on and on. sure enough the sun comes up while they are still talking. under a ship fired upon in the future you see it. so he's trapped. so arnold says okay, smith, andre kamath lets go back to smith's house and figure out another way to get you back to safety and british control of new york city. so they go back to the house and arnold s
for the story gets most interesting everyone knows about benedict arnold. it gets no answer seemed when you talk about his coat about his co-conspirators. john andre was british head of intelligence under clinton and joshua have been smith. so when it came time for benedict arnold to betray his country, he met with john andre to formulate a plan of attack and give him the plans of west point and let him know where to best attack for a in order to quickly win. they met on the side of the hud...
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benedicts, she said the question, she made the whole class, 40 little black kids in there, and those my age remember the little wood and cast iron desks that you lift up and things ideas, and you sat two by two, little tiny desk, and she made us stand and repeat in unison, why did god make you? to know, love, and serve him in this life and to be happy with him in the next. through all the philosophies, the existentialists, neechi, you come back in life to what system mary said, why are you here? what the nones also taught, they made us believe that we were inherently equal, and that was a mainstay. it's something you see me repeat over and over. we were told urn all circumstances, inherently equal, and that was in the face of segregation and theories that suggested we were inferior, but they held us to that standard, those old enough and who went to parochial schools probably remember those twice a year national catholic exams. they were achievement tests you took at the end of each -- took them in december, and then, again, in may. those -- they measured where you stood with the oth
benedicts, she said the question, she made the whole class, 40 little black kids in there, and those my age remember the little wood and cast iron desks that you lift up and things ideas, and you sat two by two, little tiny desk, and she made us stand and repeat in unison, why did god make you? to know, love, and serve him in this life and to be happy with him in the next. through all the philosophies, the existentialists, neechi, you come back in life to what system mary said, why are you...
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and i say my husband and his service every sunday with a benediction that says risk something big is worth something good. in this culture and in our culture of faith i think we are asking them to list something big -- risk something big for something good, provide a class to reach out with the immigration services, reach out and support these individuals. the stories are heroic and they truly revitalize the community. >> that is a good transition to the next section of what i would like to talk about. risking something greg to bring out something good is exemplified by dr. jane who came here as a young adult and i was wondering if you can tell us a little bit about what in your background and then your family and in the culture of the country would enable you to make it possible to take that kind of risk. >> that is a great question and i don't know if i can answer that but i will give it a shot. they are defined by the people that we work with and the influence by the role models actually to look back either consciously or subconsciously you look back to people. a number of laureat
and i say my husband and his service every sunday with a benediction that says risk something big is worth something good. in this culture and in our culture of faith i think we are asking them to list something big -- risk something big for something good, provide a class to reach out with the immigration services, reach out and support these individuals. the stories are heroic and they truly revitalize the community. >> that is a good transition to the next section of what i would like...